Using Technology in the Language Learning Classroom -
M. Elvira Colmenero and Katy Hutchinson
This workshop will address uses of technology in the language learning classroom. It will be geared toward FLES and Middle School world language, but could also apply to ESL teachers or other language teachers (i.e. Language Arts).
1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity
Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. Teachers:
|| a. || promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness. ||
|| b.
c. || engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources.
model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments. ||
2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments
Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessment incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS•S. Teachers:
a.
design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.
|| b. || develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress. ||
|| c. || customize and personalize learning activities to address students' diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources. ||
3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning
Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society. Teachers:
a.
demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations.
|| b. || collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation. ||
|| c. || communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats. ||
|| d. || model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning. ||
5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership
Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources. Teachers:
a.
participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning.
|| b. || exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others. ||
|| c. || evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning. ||
|| d. || contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community. ||
21st Century Learning
One computer classroom
Session goal: Participants will gain an understanding of a variety of free technological tools to effectively teach language learners.
Presenter bio: M. Elvira Colmenero is a FLES-Spanish teacher and digital leader at Beye. Katy Hutchinson is a FLES-Spanish teacher and digital leader at Hatch.
Anything else?
Pre-assessment: Let us know where you're starting by clicking this link.
Post-Assessment: Let us know how you're going to use these tools by posting a sticky note on our wallwisher.
Using Technology in the Language Learning Classroom -
M. Elvira Colmenero and Katy Hutchinson
This workshop will address uses of technology in the language learning classroom. It will be geared toward FLES and Middle School world language, but could also apply to ESL teachers or other language teachers (i.e. Language Arts).Skill level:
- All
Grade level:Capacity or ratio:
30 participants
Tech tools:
District goals and initiatives included:
|| a. || promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness. ||
|| b.
c. || engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources.
model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments. ||
Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessment incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS•S. Teachers:
- || b. || develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress. ||
- || c. || customize and personalize learning activities to address students' diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources. ||
3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning- || b. || collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation. ||
- || c. || communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats. ||
- || d. || model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning. ||
5. Engage in Professional Growth and LeadershipSession goal: Participants will gain an understanding of a variety of free technological tools to effectively teach language learners.
Link to presentation: http://mcolmenero.edu.glogster.com/digital-tools-for-language-learning/
Handout on the individual tools
Presenter bio: M. Elvira Colmenero is a FLES-Spanish teacher and digital leader at Beye. Katy Hutchinson is a FLES-Spanish teacher and digital leader at Hatch.
Anything else?
Pre-assessment: Let us know where you're starting by clicking this link.
Post-Assessment: Let us know how you're going to use these tools by posting a sticky note on our wallwisher.